Steve McCracken

Each new school year brings renewed conversation about the cost of school uniforms. This year, that discussion has been especially visible nationally, and it is...

As 2025 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on how much has shifted across the education landscape this year. If there’s one constant, it’s that...

The Hibiscus Coast received a welcome and timely boost last week with the announcement of six new classrooms for Whangaparāoa College, part of a national...

At Whangaparāoa College, we believe that education must open doors to all kinds of futures. For some learners, that means University Entrance, scholarships, and academic...

If you’ve glanced at the headlines lately, you’ll know schools are busy, attendance is edging up, and the Government is proposing big changes. In the...

Daily across the Coast, school gates open to more than just students. Social workers arrive to meet vulnerable students and whānau. Health nurses tend student...

Every three years, our community gets the opportunity to help shape the future of local education in a meaningful way. This September, school board elections...

Every few years, the World Economic Forum (WEF) releases its Future of Jobs Report, offering a global glimpse into what lies ahead for our labour...

New Zealand has a world-class education system. No, it’s not perfect, but few are. What sets ours apart is that the majority of young people...

I recently sat down to watch the Netflix docuseries Adolescence – not as a school leader, but as a parent. What unfolded on screen was...